Program Control Analyst

SAIC; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a Program Control Analyst to support financial operations across federal programs. This role emphasizes budget development, cost analysis, and performance reporting in a remote, US-based environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, strong Excel capabilities, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. You will interface with program managers and finance teams to ensure timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with three or more years of experience in Federal government contracting.
• Experience providing financial tracking and support for government customers in Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis or Accounting.
• US Citizenship.
• No clearance to start; Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and accounting/finance principles.
• Understanding of financial analysis such as ROS, ROC, operating plans, AR, revenue and profit forecasts, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while following policies and procedures.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify patterns in financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills for data modeling and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and procurement organizations, and external customers daily to address operational issues.
• Prepare financial deliverables and internal/external reports.
• Assist in development of budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program variances.
• Conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Submit and monitor purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; review invoices and monitor subcontractor costs.
• Review, track and approve customer invoice backup documentation.
• Multitask and support programs with efficiency and accuracy.
• Understand the full life cycle of a program from proposal through contract closeout.
• Develop and propose COAs and recommendations for financial issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Program Control Analyst.

The position is 100% remote within the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface with program managers, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and procurement organizations, as well as external customers daily to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports.
• Participate in the development of budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs and perform financial analysis on funding profiles and program financial variances.
• Conducts cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Submitting and maintaining purchase requisitions for subcontractors, consultants, and materials; monitoring subcontractor’s cost and review/approve of invoices.
• Review, track and approve customer invoice back-up documentation.
• Must be able to multi-task and support program with efficiency and accuracy.
• Well versed in the entire life cycle of a program from proposal development through contract close out.
• Develop and propose courses of actions (COAs) and recommendations for financial issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting with three (3) relevant experience in Federal government contracting.
• Experience in providing financial tracking and support for the government customer in areas of Program Control, Finance, Cost Estimating, Financial Analysis, or Accounting.
• US Citizenship.
• No clearance required to start; Ability to obtain a Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as ROS, ROC, annual operating plans, accounts receivable, and revenue & profit forecasts, as well as an understanding of the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Can make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
• Ability to present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Robust analytical thinking to identify patterns and trends in financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills for data modeling, financial analysis, and formula knowledge.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.